Orange Court Owner: Hotel Not A Listing

April 5, 1985|By Jack Snyder of The Sentinel Staff

The owner of the Orange Court Motor Lodge in downtown Orlando said Thursday he hasn't offered the property for sale.

A.C. Kavli, a Minneapolis investor who has owned the hotel since 1962, said his position hasn't changed for several years. ''I would consider an offer if it was a sensible offer,'' he said. ''Otherwise, I wouldn't even answer an offer.''

He said he hasn't listed the property or established a price or terms.

But a Crotty Realty salesman-associate, William H. Parker, recently sent letters to area businessmen and real estate agents, seeking offers on the property.

Kavli said Parker had contacted him and had been told the property wasn't being put up for sale, but offers might be considered. Parker said he didn't have a listing on the property, but it could be purchased if the transaction was handled right.

Parker's letter states: ''Crotty Realty is representing an out-of-town agent and an out-of-town owner in offering for sale the Orange Court Motor Hotel.'' The letter also says the property is being offered for $5 million cash plus a 10 percent commission that would have to be paid by the buyer.

Kavli said the property hasn't been listed with any agent. Parker couldn't be reached Thursday. Orlando area brokers said Kavli has been approached many times, but has always refused to list the property or pay a commission.